New Zealand Split Apple Rock
Split Apple Rock is a geological rock formation in Tasman Bay off the northern coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
Made of granite, it is in the shape of an apple which has been cut in half. It is a popular tourist attraction in the waters of the Tasman Sea approximately 50 metres off the coast between Kaiteriteri and Marahau.
The rock sits in shallow water at low tide and is accessible by wading. It is also a point of interest for the many tourist boats and pleasure craft which operate along the shores of the Abel Tasman National Park.
It was made by ice wedging.
Made of granite, it is in the shape of an apple which has been cut in half. It is a popular tourist attraction in the waters of the Tasman Sea approximately 50 metres off the coast between Kaiteriteri and Marahau.
The rock sits in shallow water at low tide and is accessible by wading. It is also a point of interest for the many tourist boats and pleasure craft which operate along the shores of the Abel Tasman National Park.
It was made by ice wedging.
Photography Tips
The beach is very long, so you can try diferrent kind of motives of the rock.
Also look out for the sunrise, you can catch the sun between the two rocks.
Consider, that for the shot to see the split rock, you would need to walk a significant amount northwards on the beach. Hence, check the spot with your app.
Also look out for the sunrise, you can catch the sun between the two rocks.
Consider, that for the shot to see the split rock, you would need to walk a significant amount northwards on the beach. Hence, check the spot with your app.
Travel Information
There is a walkway up to the beach. Just follow the signs from Kaiteriteri with the car, park it at the settlement right before the beach and walk the rest.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunrise or sunset in summer
Sunrise & Sunset
07:45 - 17:07
| current local time: 10:16
Photo Themes
abel tasman
Beach
Beachside
early morning
kaiteriteri
Morgenlicht
morning light
Rock Formation
Rocks
sonne
Sonnenaufgang
split
split apple rock
Strand
Sun
sunbeams
Sunrise
warm
Locations
Tasman
Split Apple Rock
Abel Tasman
Kaiteriteri
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